Fennesz will make a rare trek through North America in September. Christian Fennesz also has a live album, Knoxville, recorded with David Daniell and Tony Buck, out on August 24th through Thrill Jockey. Fennesz' last solo effort, Black Sea, was released in 2008. [www.tinymixtapes.com]
Alessandro Cortini, previously keyboardist for Nine Inch Nails, recently released the debut full-length from his new project SONOIO. Preview and buy the digital album on the project's website. [sonoio.org]
With King Khan and BBQ Show potentially gone for good, King Khan and the Shrines have announced some North American tour dates in October. The Supreme Genius of King Khan and the Shrines was released in 2008. [www.myspace.com]
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez will play four shows in September (only three in the US). In cased you missed it, Mr. Rodriguez-Lopez has been very prolific as of late. You can sample it all via his digital store. [consequenceofsound.net]
Fleet Foxes have emerged from a self-imposed internet vacation with a photo album showcasing spring/summer studio sessions for the follow-up to 2008's self-titled debut. As well, there's a 14-minute tour documentary from Robin Pecknold's recent solo tour. [www.twentyfourbit.com]
Interpol are several dates into their US tour in support of the forthcoming, self-titled album, due September 7th. The band will pick US touring back up in October, following some previous cancellations. [www.interpolnyc.com]
Puscifer (Maynard James Keenan) will release Sound Into Blood Into Wine on September 7th. The 12-song collection accompanies the film Blood Into Wine, a documentary focusing on "Keenan and vineyard partner Eric Glomski's struggle to create a high-quality wine region in the harsh terrain of Northern Arizona." The film features apperances from Milla Jovovich, Bob Odenkirk, Patton Oswalt, Tim & Eric and Tim Alexander (Primus). [www.bloodintowine.com]
Kings of Leon will release their fifth album, Come Around Sundown, on October 19th through RCA Records. The band once again worked with Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King. [www.kingsofleon.com]
According to a tweet, Weezer have signed with Epitaph Records and will release their new album, Hurley, on September 14th. As reported, the band were indeed searching for a new independent label home. [twitter.com]
The Thermals new album, Personal Life, will be released on September 7th via Kill Rock Stars. The band have lined up two months worth of tour dates in support, beginning September 6th at Bumbershoot in Seattle, WA. As reported, the album was produced by Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie). Listen to album track "I Don't Believe You" on SoundCloud. [pitchfork.com]
A.A. Bondy will hit the road this month in continued support of 2009's When the Devil's Loose. Bondy also apparently needs to pay some medical bills from a Memorial Day bicycle wreck. Sounds like a good cause. [www.myspace.com]
Electric Six will release their seventh full-length, Zodiac, on September 28th through Metropolis Records. The group have plotted an extensive US tour running from mid-September through November. [www.electricsix.com]
According to an interview with Andy Butler at OMG Blog, Hercules & Love Affair will release their sophomore effort, Blue Songs, in January 2011. Butler worked with producer Mark Pistel (Consolidated, Meat Beat Manifesto) on the album and Kele lent a performance to the song "Step Up." [www.omgblog.com]
Dance-punk outfit !!! will release a new album, Strange Weather, Isn't It?, on August 24th via Warp Records. The group will kickoff some North American tour dates on August 15th in Brooklyn. Paul Quattrone will fill in on drums, following the death of Jerry Fuchs last year. [warp.net]
According the Sunday Tribune, Badly Drawn Boy is set to release a new album, It’s What I’m Thinking, Pt. 1, on October 4th (UK). You can listen to a demo of "In Safe Hands" on YouTube. [www.tribune.ie]
J. Tillman (Fleet Foxes drummer) will release his seventh solo album, Singing Ax, on September 14th through Western Vinyl. The full-length is the product of a three-day recording session with producer Steve Albini back in February. Listen to "Three Sisters" on SoundCloud. [www.twentyfourbit.com]
Idlewild will pop over to The States in November in continued support of 2009's Post Electric Blues. However, this may be your last chance to catch the band live, as they're probably going on hiatus soon. [www.nme.com]
John Frusciante was apparently, at one time a member of experimental punk-funk outfit Swahili Blonde. He played on every track of the band's new album, Man Meat, which is officially released as of today. Unfortunately, he's since quit the band and doing who knows what. Download "Elixor Fixor" over at The Fader and "La Mampatee" at RCRD LBL. [www.myspace.com]
Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater and Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu have teamed up under the new moniker of Blue Water White Death. Their self-titled debut will be released on October 12th through Graveface Records. [www.tinymixtapes.com]
San Diego's Crocodiles will release their sophomore effort, Sleep Forever, through Fat Possum on September 14th. The band will play a handful of US shows in August and September, supporting the album. [www.myspace.com]
